Best Time to Visit Bukavu: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Bukavu: July, June, August.
- Best months for Bukavu: July, June, August.
- Peak season is July, June, August. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: May, September. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: December, November, January.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 6.1).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C | 14°C | 301 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 23°C | 14°C | 229 mm | 22 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 23°C | 14°C | 225 mm | 23 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 23°C | 15°C | 202 mm | 23 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 23°C | 15°C | 93 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.2 |
| June | 23°C | 14°C | 24 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| July | 24°C | 14°C | 9 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| August | 25°C | 14°C | 26 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| September | 25°C | 15°C | 85 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| October | 24°C | 15°C | 239 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 23°C | 15°C | 310 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 23°C | 14°C | 310 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bukavu?
The best months are July, June, August.
When is the rainy season in Bukavu?
The wettest months are December, November, January.